Podcast
The Music Ramble
Hosted by Erik Ritland · EN
Musician and music journalist Erik Ritland and podcast co-host Mike Coenen discuss the genius and legends of all facets of rock n' roll from Elvis to today, roots music including country, blues, folk, and jazz, and contemporary rock.
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Love! Black Sabbath! Lady Gaga! Holograms! (Ep. 10)
Feb 14, 201700:49:53Tap to summarizeWe have so much fun on this podcast. Commentary on the Grammy's, Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance (and Lady Gaga in general), the impact and retirement of Black Sabbath, Sabbath related holograms, love songs to drugs, and so much more. Thanks for listening!
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The Rambling On Top 10 Albums of 2016! (Ep. 9)
Jan 19, 201700:38:15Tap to summarizeHello everyone and happy 2017! We begin the year with a look at our 2016 top albums list. The dizzying variety includes Swedish psychedelic band Goat, jazz guitarist David Hunter, Americana genius from Farewell Milwaukee and Alejandro Escovedo, country icon Willie Nelson, Minnesota songwriting icon Mark Mallman, a troubled, creative offering from Wilco and David Bowie's swan song. Thanks for listening!
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In the Jukebox #2: Rock, Country, and Jazz Icons (Ep. 8)
Nov 24, 201600:18:12Tap to summarizeLast podcast, host Erik Ritland debuted a new feature: In the Jukebox. For each ItJ the Rambling On staff discuss the variety of music that they've been listening to. In this edition things get typically eclectic, ranging from rock and country legends Chuck Berry and Hank Williams to progressive rock pioneers King Crimson.
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In the Jukebox! Ft. Miles Davis, Gustav Holst, Alejandro Escovedo (Ep. 7)
Nov 3, 201600:12:05Tap to summarizeLooking to expand your musical horizons? You've come to the right place, as this week we debut a new feature: In the Jukebox. Learn about everything from mind-bending classical (Holst's The Planets) to jazz fusion (Miles Davis and John Coltrane) to new Americana rock (Alejandro Esovedo). Thanks for listening!
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10 Songs for Halloween! (Ep. 6)
Oct 28, 201600:26:44Tap to summarizeA headless assassin hunts down his killer...a man badly hurt in a plane crash vividly describes his impending death...and Michael Jackson hiccups about 100 times in a song with the most iconic music video of all time. All this and so much more are featured on the Music Ramble All Souls playlist for Halloween! Featuring Warren Zevon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, David Bowie, and plenty of others. Be sure to check out the blog post (http://www.ramblingon.net/music-ramble-blog/allsouls) for a playlist of the songs we feature on the podcast.
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Did Bob Dylan Deserve the Nobel? Is Paul McCartney a Jerk? (Ep. 5)
Oct 20, 201600:13:21Tap to summarizeLast week it was announced that Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for literature. Amid much fanfare some people disagreed vehemently that Dylan deserved it, going so far as to say that it devalues literature. Are they correct? Also, Phil Collins recently revealed that he had a run-in with Paul McCartney that forever soured him on the Beatle. What happened and is he justified in his anger? All this and more in this weeks Music Ramble podcast. Thanks for listening!
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Is Music Today Too Perfect? (Ep. 4)
Oct 12, 201600:17:00Tap to summarizeIn today's episode Erik and Mike tackle an important topic: is music today too perfect? They discuss production techniques and the contemporary obsession with sheen and perfection. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out http://www.ramblingon.net and follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble!
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When Your Favorite Band Changes (Ep. 3)
Oct 7, 201600:19:26Tap to summarizeIn our third Music Ramble podcast hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen briefly discuss the new Meatloaf album before asking the question: what do you do when your favorite band changes their sound? Opeth, Metallica, the Beatles, and Dawes are mentioned among others. Thanks for listening! Be sure to check out http://wwww.ramblingon.net and follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble. Thanks for listening!
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Cats, Black Sabbath, 9/11, Music Stuff (Ep. 2)
Sep 28, 201600:43:54Tap to summarizeThe title says it all, doesn't it? Co-host Mike Coenen introduces himself, Erik's cats introduce themselves, and the boys discuss the music scene around 9/11, including a controversial suggestion for radio stations to stop playing an entire bands catalog entirely. Visit http://www.ramblingon.net for more info or follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble!
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Introducing the Music Ramble Podcast! (Ep. 1)
Sep 26, 201600:11:13Tap to summarizeIn our inaugural podcast, journalist and musician Erik Ritland gives a brief overview of what the Music Ramble is all about. He focuses on three foundations: emphasis on rock n' roll and its roots and branches, a wide scope of genres and appreciation, and a fresh attitude towards music journalism. Thanks for listening!
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